Neighborhood - Commonwealth

Boston

Mark Twain said, "In Boston they ask, how much does he know? In New York, how much is he worth? In Philadelphia, who were his parents?" With its numerous universities, rich history, and its role as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, this quote still holds true today -- Boston respects knowledge. The colleges and universities in Boston include Harvard, Boston College, Northeastern University, the University of Massachusetts-Boston, the Berklee College of Music, and the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. There are 54 colleges and universities in the Boston area, dating all the way back to 1636 (when Harvard was established).

Colonists settled Boston in 1630 and named it after Boston in Lincolnshire, England. Boston played a crucial role in the American Revolution, being the site of major events like the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.